Healthy Living

Banana date smoothie

Banana date smoothie

Dates are nutritional powerhouse fruits that are in season during the winter. This banana date smoothie is great for the immune system and digestion. Let’s take a closer look at the ingredients in this banana date smoothie. Almond milk: It is an excellent source of calcium, vitamin E, folic acid, […]

by December 25, 2014
Persimmon coconut smoothie

Persimmon coconut smoothie

Persimmons are in season during the winter. They are a perfect addition to your favorite holiday smoothies and recipes. This smoothie recipe is packed with the cancer fighting, heart promoting, and immune boosting properties of persimmons. It also includes other healthy ingredients like coconut and bananas, and wonderful holiday spices […]

by December 24, 2014
Can instant noodles cause heart disease and more?

Can instant noodles cause heart disease and more?

Instant noodles are popular, especially amongst young adults, due to price and convenience. Research from Baylor now shows that regular consumption of instant noodles cause heart disease and stroke due to a condition called cardiometabolic syndrome. The study focused mainly on South Korea, because of the region’s high consumption of […]

by December 23, 2014
Banana coconut chia smoothie

Banana coconut chia smoothie

Eating smoothies is a great way to get the nutrition that you need. This banana coconut chia smoothie is a nutritional powerhouse. It is packed with healthy fats from chia seeds and coconut, and is filled with the vitamins and antioxidants from bananas. Let’s take a closer look at the ingredients in […]

by December 22, 2014
Are you drinking enough water?

Are you drinking enough water?

Water is essential to life. According to the USGS, about 60% of the adult human body is made up of water. Because of this fact, it is vital to drink plenty of water. We lose water every day through sweat, urine, glands, and our daily activities. It is important to […]

by December 21, 2014
Wild blueberries lower blood pressure and inflammation

Wild blueberries lower blood pressure and inflammation

Eating wild blueberries (bilberries) reverses the adverse effects of a high-fat diet, according to research from the University of Eastern Finland. This is the first study to show that wild blueberries lower blood pressure and inflammation caused by poor nutrition. Low-grade inflammation and high blood pressure (hypertension) are often linked […]

by December 20, 2014
Vanilla almond smoothie

Vanilla almond smoothie

This is a delectable vanilla almond smoothie which includes healthy ingredients such as coconut nectar, bananas, and cinnamon. Let’s look at the ingredients in this vanilla almond smoothie. Almond milk: They are excellent sources of calcium, vitamin E, folic acid, omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Almonds are natural powerhouses and […]

by December 19, 2014
What you need to know about antibiotic resistance

What you need to know about antibiotic resistance

The overuse of antibiotics is now an epidemic in the United States and it is creating antibiotic resistance. They are prescribed for almost everything. The issue with taking too many antibiotics is that they kill good bacteria in the gut, which makes it more difficult to fight infections in the […]

by December 16, 2014